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Fishing report from Eric R. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Eric here.

    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    02/16/2025 Mangrove Snapper

Fishing report from Jesse C. in Fort Myers Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jesse here.

    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    02/11/2025 Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Striped Bass
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper

Fishing report from Justin F. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Justin here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.
    Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.
    Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.

Fishing report from Kenneth K. in Melbourne, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kenneth here.

    Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing has been consistently good for Redfish and Sheepshead, with a grab bag of other species. Black Drum, Seatrout, Jacks and Mangrove Snappers have all been in the mix. If the weather stays warm, expect Snook and Tarpon action to heat up quick!

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Niceville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robbie here.

    Fishing in Niceville, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Perch
    February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re fired up, it’s game on! Fish in the 15–25 lb range are common, with some larger bruisers mixed in. Light fluorocarbon leaders (20-30 lb) and small circle hooks are doing the trick, providing an epic fight that tests every inch of your gear. Cobia Crash the Party While targeting tuna, surprise visits from cobia have added to the excitement. These fish are cruising the same wrecks and structure, often trailing behind rays, sharks, and even alongside the tuna schools. They’re aggressive right now, smashing live baits like pinfish and pilchards without hesitation. Anglers are reporting cobia in the 20–40 lb class, with some true Key West giants pushing beyond that. Keep a pitch rod ready with a live bait hooked up because these fish often appear out of nowhere, especially when you’re chumming heavily. Tips for Success: • Chum Heavy: Live chumming with pilchards keeps both tuna and cobia around the boat.

Fishing report from Tom M. in Gulf Shores, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Tom here.

    Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Been a steady speckled trout bite lately. Sheepshead are slowly starting to show up. This time next month, they will be here by the thousands.

Fishing report from Bill G. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    02/11/2025 Cero Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Rich A. in Wellington, Florida

    Fishing in Wellington, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper

Fishing report from Phil P. in Ruskin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

    Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
    02/11/2025 Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper
    Warming water has heated up pre-spring fishing With the approach of springtime coming, the fish have been on the move on this warming trend just two weeks ago we were still fixed and a solid winter pattern with excellent catches on hogfish grouper and snapper at winter depth of 45 to 55 feet. There's literally low tides and high skies made for some nice sight fishing opportunities in shore. For some bruiser size cobia When the water rises after these low morning tides The snook and redfish have been to target in the afternoon Using live greenbacks Speckled chop fishing has kept everything going all winter long with greenbacks and shrimp plenty of keeper trout may December and January a big hit with clients that wanted to keep fish. Well, it seems like spring is right around the corner and we should get into some of our best fishing of the year. Let's get you booked in for another great Captains experience

Fishing report from John D. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain John here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mangrove Snapper

Fishing report from Aaron H. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Aaron here.

    Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
    02/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Nearshore trip was with the table full of sand trout and weakfish. Other two are offshore trips

Fishing report from Ryan B. in Haleiwa, Hawaii

    Fishing in Haleiwa, Hawaii
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    East winds this week will bring in some warm waters and calm seas. The mangrove snapper bite has been very good with pilchards, pinfish and or cut bait. The jack crevel have taken over the gulf of America in strong numbers. The average size is 8 pounds with some 12 pounders mixed in. The Cobia are still hanging around the shallow wrecks. Fishing will only continue getting better later in the months coming.

Fishing report from Sal G. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Sal here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

Fishing report from James G. in Sarasota, Florida Book a trip with Captain James here.

    Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.

Fishing report from Alex H. in Summerland Key, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

    Fishing in Summerland Key, Florida
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Lots of tunas and snappers around.

Fishing report from Hank V. in Seminole, Florida Book a trip with Captain Hank here.

    Fishing in Seminole, Florida
    02/04/2025 Flounder, Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing in Seminole, Florida
    02/04/2025 Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish
    Fishing in Seminole, Florida
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Tripletail
    Took a short trip out to the reef and although the water was cold, the bite was hot! Fishing is great over here, even in the winter - hit us up! Found the Flounder last week not far off the beaches. They were eating cut bait AND soft plastics. The winds kept us inside the intracoastal, but we still got some action in the protected waters. Took a nice couple on a half day trip and landed some nice Mango Snapper AND a kicker Tripletail.
    Took a short trip out to the reef and although the water was cold, the bite was hot! Fishing is great over here, even in the winter - hit us up! Found the Flounder last week not far off the beaches. They were eating cut bait AND soft plastics. The winds kept us inside the intracoastal, but we still got some action in the protected waters. Took a nice couple on a half day trip and landed some nice Mango Snapper AND a kicker Tripletail.
    Took a short trip out to the reef and although the water was cold, the bite was hot! Fishing is great over here, even in the winter - hit us up! Found the Flounder last week not far off the beaches. They were eating cut bait AND soft plastics. The winds kept us inside the intracoastal, but we still got some action in the protected waters. Took a nice couple on a half day trip and landed some nice Mango Snapper AND a kicker Tripletail.

Fishing report from Chris P. in Tavernier, Florida Book a trip with Captain Chris here.

    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    These beasts were landed just after hurricane Ian ran through. We headed out early on the day after land fall. Pilchards had moved into the creaks by the thousands making for easy bait opportunities. After one throw we loaded up on jumbo razors . Then headed to some wrecks just passed the reefs in Islamorada. The water was milky but calm , stirred up from the week of high winds . On the first drift we hooked the first monster on one of the lighter rods with a 20 pound leader . After a nearly 20 min battle we were finally gaining back line . Finally we made it to the weight and I Began carefully hand lining the fish to the boat . Finally after we got the gaff in angler and Captain both let put a sigh of relief followed by the crack of several high fives between all aboard the Papa Jack 4 ! Best part is second drop we boated a second pompano shortly after . This time rigged a bit heavier ! Between the multiple cold fronts and north to North west winds . It has made for perfect condition for targeting shallow water mutton's . We have had several double digit keeper mutton trips and even seeing a few over 20 pounds . Additionally having shots at everything from red grouper , Goliath grouper , lane snapper , and mackerel in between mutton's bites. Keeping the box full of variety and keeping anglers rods bent. We also had a few gulf trips later in the month in beautiful calm seas . Where the Spanish mackerel run has kept drags screaming and everyone with a perm-a grin ! In addition to jumbo mangroves , and even some Cobia opportunities. Over all the new year has been full of great action and many memories made aboard the Papa Jack 4. We looked forward to seeing what the rest of this winter season has to offer !

Fishing report from Antonio E. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Antonio here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/17/2025 Cero Mackerel, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Tim R. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tim here.

    Fishing in Naples, Florida
    01/14/2025 Florida Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout
    The water temperatures are cold and the fishing is hot! Fishermen of all ages and skill levels are having a blast deep in the Naples Backcountry bouncing jigs, and freelining live shrimp to hungry seatrout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, snook, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish and its common to catch 50 plus fish in a 4 hour charter. Pick a date that works and let's go catch some fish!

Fishing report from Troy W. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Troy here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    01/14/2025 Cero Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper
    Catching black fin tuna, king mackerel, barracuda, skipjack tuna, sailfish, snappers, sharks and several others

Fishing report from Jesse C. in Fort Myers Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jesse here.

    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Weakfish
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Perch, Scup, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robbie here.

    Fishing in Destin, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Fishing the bay for giant sheep head is now on! Fast action white trout especially for the kids is doing very well this winter too. Some pompano and Spanish mackerel are being caught fishing for white trout. Gulf fishing for flounder and fast fun light tackle reef fish like speckled rock hind, scamp grouper, and vermillion snapper on calm seas days is "the easy button". Red grouper is now open and there's good ones to be kept especially on a five or six hour trip getting down the beach on some good natural rock bottom reefs.

Fishing report from Cole H. in Fort Pierce, Florida Book a trip with Captain Cole here.

    Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper
    Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
    01/14/2025 Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    We couldn’t think of a better way to bring in the new year. Thank you guys for a great 24 and here’s to 2025. Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, dolphin…Whatever you call them Keith and his crew caught em. 💪🏼 🐟 Top bite was hot and we understood the assignment. 💚💛💙
    We couldn’t think of a better way to bring in the new year. Thank you guys for a great 24 and here’s to 2025. Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, dolphin…Whatever you call them Keith and his crew caught em. 💪🏼 🐟 Top bite was hot and we understood the assignment. 💚💛💙

Fishing report from Hunter L. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Hunter here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/14/2025 Cobia, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper
    The news from Key West really is our winter fishing has picked up Cobia, mackerels, wahoo, and sail fish starting

Fishing report from Kenneth K. in Melbourne, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kenneth here.

    Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing has been very good to epic for Sheepshead, Seatrout (sometimes 30+ fish per trip), Redfish, Black Drum, and Mangrove Snappers. Here are the last few trips in pictures.
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